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Designer
London, United Kingdom
May 2022 - Present (2 years 3 months)
I designed repeat prints for wrapping paper and placement prints for greeting cards
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Bag and Print Designer
Jul 2020 - Present (4 years 1 month)
I conducted research and prepared design CADs and specs of bags of this Singapore-based luxurious brand. I prepared placement artworks and repeat prints for leather printing. I supported the brand with their social media content and email marketing
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Designer
Nov 2019 - Present (4 years 9 months)
I designed and the product developed Athletic bags and accessories, prepared content for social media, graphic designed various artworks for online and printed ads
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Footwear and accessories designer
freelance
Londyn, United Kingdom
Nov 2014 - Present (9 years 9 months)
designed footwear and accessories ranges for UK and international clients, produced sketches and CADs along with tech files; forecasted emerging trends, consulted on range development and product innovation, created mock ups, worked with licensed artwork product, overseen sampling process ;
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Assistant Accessories Designer
Havant, United Kingdom
Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 (8 months)
I designed and developed footwear and accessories ranges for men and women for the brand. I researched latest trends in line with brand aesthetics, prepared design presentations, conducted comp-shop reports. Worked closely with buying and merchandising departments, and liaised with multiple manufacturers on a daily basis. Prepared technical files and overseen the sampling process. Attended meetings and presented to higher management. Collaborated with womenswear and menswear design teams to ensure cohesion across the ranges.
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Hair Accessories Designer
Feb 2015 - Feb 2021 (6 years)
I researched concepts for the creation of various hair accessories for this Indian brand. I prepared product CADs and specs for manufacturing, also working with a Disney license
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Head footwear designer
London, United Kingdom
Apr 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 4 months)
Designed conceptual footwear; prepared directional moodboards; developed product with innovative solutions; led other talents to develop a coherent collection; advised on technology; took photos of final product and conducted social media campaign;
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Footwear Designer
Jan 2016 - Jul 2020 (4 years 6 months)
I researched the latest trends and profiles for this trendy comfort footwear brand. I created designs and specs for manufacturing and advised on colours and materials.
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Jewellery Designer
The New Artisan
London, United Kingdom
Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 (8 months)
I designed and created specs for multiple ranges of jewellery to brief for H&M supplier
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jewellery and accessories designer
Londyn, United Kingdom
Jul 2012 - Jun 2019 (6 years 11 months)
designed and made jewellery and accessories; conducted PR campaigns in various social media; liaised with potential customers and wholesalers; researched latest catwalk and street style trends; attended markets and trade shows;
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Accessories Designer
London, United Kingdom
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 1 month)
I supported the brand founder with creation of small travel accessories brand. I researched profiles and designed the range of bags and SLGs, created technical files and supported the client with sampling querries.
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Accessories designer
Londyn, United Kingdom
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Designed bags and accessories for customer's brief; prepared tech packs for production; advised on materials and technology; provided solutions in development stages; liaised with the factory and client on a daily basis;
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Bag Designer
London, United Kingdom
May 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 1 month)
I supported the founders with my knowledge and expertise to launch a 'made in Portugal' leather bag brand. I researched the profiles and designed various bag styles, consulted on construction and technology and advised on the sampling process all the way to final product
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Head jewellery designer
Sue Scott Ltd
London, United Kingdom
Sep 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years 1 month)
made original jewellery pieces to customers brief and seasonal trend predictions as well as company’s new collections both using existing components and CADing; prepared spec sheets; liaised with factories in India and China on the daily basis; attended meetings with clients; managed a small team of hand-makers; researched newest catwalk and street trends, competitors and designers; overseen the sampling process and conducted QC checks;
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footwear designer
BSV International
Londyn, United Kingdom
May 2012 - Jun 2012 (1 month)
designed footwear by hand and using CAD; prepared spec sheets for production; prepared trend research for upcoming seasons;
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junior footwear designer
Park Lane Shoes
London, United Kingdom
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year)
designed footwear for high street customers; researched and prepared trend books for new seasons; liaised with factories on daily basis; overlooked sampling process from concept to final product; designed textile prints; prepared spec sheets for production;
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designer's assistant
people's market
Londyn, United Kingdom
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010 (4 months)
produced CADs of garments and prints; prepared spec sheets; consulted on fabrics and pattern adjustments; researched trends; assisted with photoshoots for lookbooks;
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research assistant
London, United Kingdom
Jul 2009 - Aug 2009 (1 month)
insightful product research in various media;
preparing trend reports for fashion industry;
general office tasks
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Leatherwork assistant
London, United Kingdom
Sep 2008 - Oct 2008 (1 month)
Cutting out leather and fabric components by hand and using clicking press;
embossing on leather;